2025 Regular Session • Rhode Island Legislature
S0787: Supports the role of independent family council and makes the waiting list transparent by requiring nursing facilities with more than thirty percent (30%) self-pay residents to admit applicants on a first-come-first-served basis for non-private rooms.
Legislative Summary
HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RIGHTS OF NURSING HOME PATIENTS - Supports the role of independent family council and makes the waiting list transparent by requiring nursing facilities with more than thirty percent (30%) self-pay residents to admit applicants on a first-come-first-served basis for non-private rooms.
Demographic Impact
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Bill History
3/14/2025
Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services
Senate
3/21/2025
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/25/2025)
Senate
3/25/2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Senate
Status Information
Current Status
Introduced(3/14/2025)
Chamber
Senate
Committee
Health and Human Services(Senate)
Sponsors
Democrat: 4
Primary Sponsor

Tiara Mack
Democrat